Famous quote by Philip Emeagwali

Mobile Desktop
When I enrolled in college at age 19, I had a total of eight years of formal classroom education. As a result, I was not
Like

"When I enrolled in college at age 19, I had a total of eight years of formal classroom education. As a result, I was not comfortable with formal lectures and receiving regular homework assignments"

- Philip Emeagwali

About this Quote

Philip Emeagwali's quote speaks to the problem he dealt with when he enrolled in college at age 19. He had just had 8 years of formal class education, which suggested he was not used to the structure of formal lectures and getting routine homework projects. This quote highlights the value of having a strong educational structure in order to achieve success in college. It likewise speaks with the importance of having the right support group in location to help trainees adjust to the college environment. Emeagwali's quote is a tip that college can be a tough shift for those who have not had the exact same educational opportunities as others. It is very important to offer support and resources to those who might not be as prepared for college as others.

About the Author

Nigeria Flag This quote is written / told by Philip Emeagwali. He/she was a famous Scientist from Nigeria. The author also have 25 other quotes.

Go to author profile

Similar Quotes

Small: Education is a private matter between the person and the world of knowledge and experience, and has little to
"Education is a private matter between the person and the world of knowledge and experience, and has little to do with school or college"
Lillian Smith, Novelist
Small: Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten - B. F. Skinner
B. F. Skinner
"Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten"
B. F. Skinner, Psychologist
Small: The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows - Sydney J. Harris
"The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows"
Sydney J. Harris, Journalist
Small: Soap and education are not as sudden as a massacre, but they are more deadly in the long run - Mark Twain
Mark Twain
"Soap and education are not as sudden as a massacre, but they are more deadly in the long run"
Mark Twain, Author
Small: Genius without education is like silver in the mine - Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
"Genius without education is like silver in the mine"
Benjamin Franklin, Politician
Small: How is it that little children are so intelligent and men so stupid? It must be education that does it - Alexa
Alexandre Dumas
"How is it that little children are so intelligent and men so stupid? It must be education that does it"
Alexandre Dumas, Dramatist
Small: I tell students that the opportunities I had were a result of having a good educational background. Education
Ellen Ochoa
"I tell students that the opportunities I had were a result of having a good educational background. Education is what allows you to stand out"
Ellen Ochoa, Astronaut
Small: I spent three days a week for 10 years educating myself in the public library, and its better than college.
Ray Bradbury
"I spent three days a week for 10 years educating myself in the public library, and it's better than college. People should educate themselves - you can get a complete education for no money. At the end of 10 years, I had read every book in the library and I'd written a thousand stories"
Ray Bradbury, Writer
Small: Freedom can occur only through education - Friedrich Schiller
Friedrich Schiller
"Freedom can occur only through education"
Friedrich Schiller, Dramatist
Small: Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world"
Nelson Mandela, Statesman